Policymakers

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Who We Are

The Nevada ECAC is made up of diverse groups of businesses, community members, educators government, agencies, non-profits, parents and family members, and Licensed child care provider representatives.

We are advocates who work to strengthen state-level coordination and collaboration among the various sectors and settings of early childhood programs.

The General ECAC is put in place to communicate issues the local communities are facing to state agencies and to recommend solutions addressing the issue. General ECAC Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

Nevada ECAC Goals

The 2026-2030 Nevada ECAC Strategic Plan provides a clear, evidence-based roadmap to strengthen Nevada’s early childhood system at a time of significant fiscal, workforce, and policy uncertainty. The plan reflects ECAC’s statutory mandate under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 432A.076 (Link to subpage you built for this) to advise the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies on early childhood policy, coordination, and systems improvement.

Nevada ECAC work is grounded in four strategic goals:

  1. Strengthening coordinated early childhood systems
  2. Supporting workforce development
  3. Advancing sustainable funding and fiscal policy
  4. Advocating to improve outcomes for children and families across Nevada.

 

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Policy & Investment Priorities

ECAC Policy Priorities

ECAC Position Statements

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Take Action

  • Attend ECAC meetings
    Stay informed about statewide early childhood priorities, initiatives, and emerging needs.
  • Review Meeting Notes
    Visit the General ECAC Council or Subcommittee page to explore our archived meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and materials.
  • Request a Presentation or Briefings
    Schedule a conversation or presentation with Nevada ECAC leadership on early childhood priorities, data, or policy considerations.
  • Engage with Family Leadership Voices
    Connect with the Family Leadership Subcommittee to hear directly from families and community members about their experiences and recommendations.
  • Champion Family-Centered Policies and Practices
    Promote policies and decision-making processes that elevate family voice, reduce barriers, and improve access to services and supports.
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Voices from the Field

Check back for our Voices from the Field, coming soon.

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Voices – Coming Soon

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Nevada Early Childhood Fact Sheets